The Tynecastle side Push 8 Points Clear Ahead at Top After Shankland's Spot-Kick Sees Off Celtic
History wasn't made at Tynecastle, as it's far too early for such milestones. The encounter underlined is that Hearts are at least in with credible shot of breaking Scottish football's long-standing stranglehold. That advantage stands at eight points for the maroon side over the visitors, whom they comfortably swatted aside. The challenge is now for others.
Decisive Period in the Latter Period
Three second-half minutes proved decisive, following a tight first half that was evenly matched. It was remarkable after they extended their advantage was how stress-free the remainder of the game was for the home side. Kyziridis scored Hearts’ second, drifting inside before blasting a strike past the stationary the Celtic keeper. Delight increased in the stands, Murray bringing down Braga for a foul that the captain converted. The Celtic manager appeared frustrated; he hardly has his troubles to seek.
Fans start to rejoice after Kyziridis (second right) puts Hearts 2-1 up against Celtic.
Celtic's Response
Celtic bounced back from an early setback. The defender, who had a difficult day, scored an own goal due to haste when trying to deal with a ball into the box. Celtic edged their way back into the game, leader Callum McGregor, turning home a Kieran Tierney pass for the equaliser.
Hearts' Defensive Resilience
The shot-stopper Schwolow, who had made a brilliant stop from Nygren in the first half, blocked an Engels shot which deflected off Tómas Magnússon. Halkett blocked a Yamada attempt in the dying moments. They comfortably saw out the game as the game concluded. “We shall not be moved” has become the Tynecastle verse of choice at the stadium. One cannot overlook the noise.
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